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Introduction: 'unsettling Violence' / By Pal Ahluwalia, Louise Bethlehem, And Ruth Ginio -- The Glorious Violence Of Amdä Seyon Of Ethiopia / Steven Kaplan -- The Unwritten History Of Ethnic Co-existence In Colonial Africa: An Example From Douala, Cameroon / Lynn Schler -- The Vulgarization Of Politics: Ethnic Violence In Kenya / Pal Ahluwalia -- Sacral Spaces In Two West African Cities / Abdoumaliq Simone -- The 'rugged Life': Youth And Violence In Southern Nigeria / David Pratten -- Security And Violence On The Frontier Of The State: Vigilant Citizens In Nkomazi, South Africa / Steffen Jensen -- 'keeping The Peace': Violent Justice, Crime And Vigilantism In Tanzania / Megan G. Plyler -- Mellow Yellow: Image, Violence, And Play In Apartheid South Africa / John Peffer -- Childhood In The Shadow Of Violence: Kathorus, South Africa / Vanessa Barolsky -- To Live, With It / Adam Sitze. Edited By Pal Ahluwalia, Louise Bethlehem And Ruth Ginio. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.
This collection investigates the complex interplay between state-sanctioned force, communal violence, and the pursuit of peace across diverse African contexts. The editors, Pal Ahluwalia, Louise Bethlehem, and Ruth Ginio, curate a series of scholarly inquiries that examine how violence is normalized, resisted, or transformed within political and social frameworks. By synthesizing historical case studies with contemporary sociological observations, the text argues that violence in Africa cannot be understood as a monolithic phenomenon but must be analyzed through specific regional, ethnic, and historical lenses.
What You Will Find
Scholars in the field of African studies frequently cite this volume as a critical resource for understanding the nuanced manifestations of conflict beyond Western-centric paradigms. The text is noted for its interdisciplinary approach, making it a valuable reference for researchers examining the intersection of post-colonial statehood and social stability.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
Routledge
ISBN-10:
0203964136
ISBN-13:
9780203964132
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